Search of the Moon King's Daughter

"Holeman vividly portrays the many contrasts of 1830s Victorian life...and creates an engaging, well-developed protagonist who exemplifies the power of determination and love.... Diverse supporting characters, drama, suspense, and a hint of romance round things out. A compelling story..."
-Booklist

"This gripping novel draws a shockingly realistic portrait of...19th century England."
-The White Ravens 2003, A Selection of International Children's and Youth Literature

"Significant research and vivid imagery provide readers with an accurate and poignant image of England during its industrial coming-of-age."
-VOYA

..".virtue finally triumphs over vice in this richly plotted Dickensian saga..."
-The Horn Book Guide

"Holeman's...[novel] is absolutely outstanding.... While the strong storyline and vivid characterizations are sufficiently compelling to provide this book with a 'Highly Recommended' rating, it is the period detail that Holeman seamlessly weaves into her plot that truly sets this book apart.... One of this year's absolute 'must' purchases..."
-CM Magazine

..".a powerful recreation of life in 1830s England.... Holeman packs a great deal of fascinating material into her moving portrait of the period."
-Quill & Quire

..".a welcome addition to the outstanding list of books [Linda Holeman] has written for young people... This novel is rich in historical detail... [T]een readers...will find Search of the Moon King's Daughter immensely satisfying and engaging."
-Books In Canada

"This work does a good job of portraying the realities of life...in early nineteenth-century England.... In the classroom, this book could be used when discussing the social history of the nineteenth-century or the effects of the Industrial Revolution..."
-Resource Links

..".[a] gripping historical novel..."
-Toronto Star

"[Linda Holeman's] exhaustive research and eye for detail help her to evoke the years 1830-36 with verisimilitude and to teach her readers - whether child or adult - a thing or two.... [This] is a book a young reader would be pleased to receive as a present. It is as entertaining as it is informative, possessing a great story..."
-The Vancouver Sun

"This is great writing, and a consuming read."
-Brandon Sun

"This fine work of historical fiction navigates authentic emotional territory."
-Today's Parent

"We see...the kind of wisdom with which great battles are fought and won, and admire the journey she embarks upon.... Search of the Moon King's Daughter is ahead...by just a step or two."
-Star Phoenix